"Back on set for our last Hobbit pick ups. Our last ever Tolkien pick ups, in fact. It's going to be an intense few weeks, but we're looking forward to shooting some powerful scenes with our great cast. Our next blog is coming soon!"

The additional filming is in response to Jackson and Warner Bros.' decision to extend The Hobbit from two films to three, culminating with the December 17, 2014 release of The Hobbit: There and Back Again.